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Post by QNPoohBear on Aug 13, 2006 16:06:02 GMT -5
Coconut the pup was first released in 2000. First runs of the Coconut character were heavier, like a paper weight, and did not have the magnetic mouth. The next year, Coconut was changed to have a magnet right under her nose that could hold her toys. Later her weight lightened. In 2009 Coconut again went through a minor change and the magnetic mouth feature was removed.Coconut is everything a little Westie should be. She has shoe button eyes, a little black nose and lots of white fur. She has a hard plastic body, and older Coconuts are said to feel like a paperweight but the newer ones are light. She has fabric "paw pads" on the bottom. Her "fur" is soft and fluffy. I had to fluff and smooth to make her look like a real Westie. Her most endearing feature is a little head tilt, which our Cairn Terrier, Mischief, used to do when she was listening to us. Coconut's collar is made from vinyl and the "tag" is plastic. The older leash (2001-2004) is made from braided embroidery floss with a jewlery clasp. The current leash is a more rope-like material. Both leashes have loops to hook over her mom's hand, so she doesn't run away, as terriers are prone to do. They were bred to hunt small game and vermin on the estates of the Highlands in Scotland and can never be trusted off leash because of their high prey instinct. I love that AG recognizes this and includes a leash for Coconut. She has a magnet in her mouth that holds her toys. It can be a bit tricky to find the magnet because of all her fur. On my older Coconut, the magnet is buried under too much fur and doesn't hold well. On Traveling Ruthie's newer Coconut, the magnet holds fine. Negatives: Her plastic body isn't good for cuddling and she tends to get dirty after awhile, but that's OK because the only WHITE Westie is one that's been freshly bathed or brushed with baby powder (in shows). She is a sweet little pet for any American Girl, big or small!  Grade: A
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Post by QNPoohBear on Aug 14, 2006 16:14:39 GMT -5
does anyone have a first edition Coconut? Someone just told me that she purchased a Coconut for each of her two granddaughters and the second one was 1/3 the size of the first and not as well made.
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Post by Kalani on Aug 14, 2006 16:44:23 GMT -5
I just recently saw a westie stuffed animal in JCpenney's that looks really similar to Coconut. I'm not sure of scale to the doll however as I've never seen Coconut.
I plan on picking him up next time I'm at the mall. (He's $6 with some perfume I think)
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Post by carrottop on Aug 14, 2006 18:55:55 GMT -5
I have one and its heavier then lead!! I dont care of it at all!!
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Post by QNPoohBear on Aug 14, 2006 20:03:17 GMT -5
Mine is not heavy at all. She's very lightweight and cute as a button. I better alert my Westie friends to JC Penney. They have Coconut just because she's a Westie!
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Post by rabluv on Sept 14, 2006 19:28:37 GMT -5
Cute!!! A friend for your doll to play with!!!
A++
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Post by addygirlelle on Dec 27, 2006 17:42:18 GMT -5
I have a first edition Coconut and she is extremely heavy. I always wonder why they made her so heavy!
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Post by dollsforever on Dec 28, 2006 20:38:45 GMT -5
I have an older Coconut and my sister has a more recent one. Mine weighs so much more!
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Post by FelicityFan85 on Feb 17, 2007 23:03:23 GMT -5
I got my Coconut on Feb. 1st, 2007, with Marina. A couple days ago I realized he has a funky eye, almost like a doll's silver eye perhaps? Nonetheless I think it makes my Coconut more special to me, since I got that particular one. (I didn't even notice it at first, in this pic of him that I took on the 1st).  ETA: A couple more photos showing off his funky eye.   It's very noticeable; I'm not sure if it's just an unpainted eye or what. I think it's cute though. |
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Post by designerdiana on Aug 23, 2007 13:06:21 GMT -5
How tall is Coconut? Does the head tilt in more than one direction?
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Post by Keri on Aug 24, 2007 0:59:44 GMT -5
How tall is Coconut? Does the head tilt in more than one direction? He is about 4 inches tall, I'd say. Only comes up the dolls' knees, I guess. His head doesn't turn.  --- KERI |
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Post by QNPoohBear on Aug 26, 2007 18:27:45 GMT -5
Yes, her head is titled so her head is cocked so she is listening to what you say. I'll try to remember to move my photos so they'll show up.
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Post by lovemydolls on Aug 27, 2007 18:28:40 GMT -5
My coconut I got in 2001. She is like a paper weight! So cute though  |
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Post by MyDolls on Dec 12, 2007 17:45:37 GMT -5
I love my Coconut! She is adorable! I got her with A.J, and she is cute! She comes with, a collar, leash (with hook that makes it able to attach to collar), and tennis ball bone. So cute!  |
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Post by melancholywings on Jan 9, 2008 13:55:13 GMT -5
We just purchased this. She's a very cute dog, but ours doesn't hold her bone at all. She'll hold other items just fine but not that bone, which disappointed my daughter. The leash and collar are adorable. As is the fuzzy sticker.
Grade: B
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Post by Marisol Grace Girl on Jan 19, 2008 1:54:37 GMT -5
I love Coconut! She is awesome in every way imaginable. She is so cute. Everyone should have her! I rate her an A+! Her magnet can be a little hard to find but it is there. I got my Coconut in 2004. She is light, but I love her! |
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Post by iluvkmec on Mar 25, 2008 16:45:53 GMT -5
What can I say about Coconut? She is so cute with her collar and leash! Her head is a little crooked on mine, A+
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Post by cusco7980 on Sept 20, 2008 10:01:07 GMT -5
I got my coconut in 2003. I didn't like how it is hard and cant do anything. My sister has sprocket for Nicki and I would much prefer if coconut was like that. The leash broke within a month of me opening it up and I rarely play with her at all. I would give the 2001-2004 edition a C |
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Post by Megan on Oct 28, 2008 18:09:14 GMT -5
I LOVE:D COCONUT!!!!!! A++++++++
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Post by Danielle on Dec 31, 2008 20:13:47 GMT -5
I got Coconut for Christmas of 2005, because my mom thought it was silly to buy Coconut's 'dog' house and sleepover set for Licorice and Rascal. Since, Coconut is a puppy and Licorice and Rascal are cats. Lol! I love Coconut, she is so sweet and soft. Mine is the lightweight version.
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Post by Mercedes on Jan 3, 2009 10:08:55 GMT -5
My Coconut Is Like a Dumbell!I all ways have to be careful mot to drop It on my foot!  Luckily ,When I buy Sugar She will be Much Lighter. Altogether The newer version deserves an A, Unfortunetly THe old one Gets a C for It's weight. |
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Post by Librarian4 on Sept 24, 2009 16:01:48 GMT -5
I have Coconut and I love him but I must admit that I became a suedo-dog groomer and shaped him up. He looks so much better now. Before his hair was all wild and going in every which direction and you could barely see his eyes. I purchased him brand new but he still needed work. I give him an A-
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Post by American Girl Rescue on Dec 29, 2009 14:11:55 GMT -5
Coconutâ„¢ Pet Set
Item# F9282
$20 (the price was $22 beginning in January 2009 and lowered to $20 in December 2009 when the Pet Journal was no longer included;price increase to $22 January, 2012)This frisky Westie puppy is an American Girl’s best friend! Coconut has a solid body and soft, white fur that can be groomed. She comes with a collar and a name tag.*this new Coconut does not have a magnetic mouth* 
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Post by cdnaglover on Mar 23, 2010 20:45:36 GMT -5
I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right section - please move it if I'm not.
We purchased the Coconut Book & Pet Package available through Amazon - it also contains Coconut's Poster Pages. Coconut comes with the same collar and tag as the AG version. At approximate $16.50, the set is a great deal.
I wasn't sure that my daughter would like Coconut once she got here - I'd read several reviews of how disappointing the hard body was. I needn't have worried - she adores that little dog. I'm sure she's going to get kinda grubby, but she's a big hit in this house.
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Post by lilylucy7 on Jun 23, 2010 22:55:42 GMT -5
I Have a older one and her is a fuzzy ROCK!!! I am thinking about not letting my DD play with him I am too scared she is going to get hurt!
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Post by tinalala on Dec 25, 2010 17:50:29 GMT -5
Love Coconut, but boy is he tough to keep clean!
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Post by bamagirl on Feb 11, 2013 11:58:24 GMT -5
I'm not sure if a question should go in the review section, but I couldn't figure out where else to post it.
I recently bought an older Coconut with the magnetic mouth because I thought that was the only way he could hold stuff, but I was looking at some pics on here & it looks like new coconut has a slit/mouth that opens. Does he? Can the newer pups hold things too? What about the other pets?
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Post by American Girl Rescue on Feb 14, 2013 8:44:43 GMT -5
I'm not sure if a question should go in the review section, but I couldn't figure out where else to post it. I recently bought an older Coconut with the magnetic mouth because I thought that was the only way he could hold stuff, but I was looking at some pics on here & it looks like new coconut has a slit/mouth that opens. Does he? Can the newer pups hold things too? What about the other pets? No, the newer Coconut, Licorice and any of the other AG Pets cannot hold nor play with their toys. Only the retired Coconut & Licorice had the magnetic mouth. No, there is no slit nor opening in his mouth to hold anything. |
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Post by bamagirl on Feb 14, 2013 9:00:22 GMT -5
Thanks-it must just be a little advertising trick.
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Luckily ,When I buy Sugar She will be Much Lighter. Altogether The newer version deserves an A, Unfortunetly THe old one Gets a C for It's weight.
